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Prayer times in Nkhotakota
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nkhotakota, Central Region, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Malawi.
Prayer times in Nkhotakota today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nkhotakota
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nkhotakota
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nkhotakota on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:55 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 53 min, compared with only 11 h 22 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:37 PM and 7:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:35 AM and 11:50 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nkhotakota and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:04 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:14 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:22 PM |
Compared with Lilongwe, Dhuhr in Nkhotakota is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at almost the same minute in both places. Nkhotakota is 128 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nkhotakota
From Nkhotakota you pray towards the north, at an angle of 9.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,867 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nkhotakota and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nkhotakota
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nkhotakota is at about 4:15 AM and iftar at 6:15 PM, for a fast of 13 h 49 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:25 AM and iftar to 6:01 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 26 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Nkhotakota on the map
Nkhotakota lies at 12.9274° S, 34.2961° E, in Central Region, in Malawi. The nearest administrative centre is Kasungu, 89 km away. Close by you will find Kasungu (89 km), Mponela (90 km), and Salima (96 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nkhotakota
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Region, Malawi
- Population
- 31,974
- Coordinates
- -12.92744, 34.29614
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 9.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,867 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nkhotakota
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nkhotakota comes about 49 minutes later around the june solstice (3:49 PM instead of 3:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:50 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nkhotakota and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nkhotakota
- Kasungu89 km · west
- Mponela90 km · south-west
- Salima96 km · south
- Lilongwe128 km · south-west
- Mzimba137 km · north-west
- Monkey Bay145 km · south-east
- Nkhata Bay147 km · north
- Dedza161 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nkhotakota
When is Maghrib in Nkhotakota?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 June and 6:07 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Nkhotakota?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Nkhotakota during Ramadan?
About 13 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 26 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Nkhotakota differ from Lilongwe?
Yes. Nkhotakota is 128 km from Lilongwe, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Nkhotakota is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lilongwe.
What is the Qibla direction in Nkhotakota?
The Qibla in Nkhotakota is 9.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,867 km away.